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Texas Bill Limits Student Protests, Sparks Free Speech Debate

6/22/2025

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Abbott Limits Protests

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is poised to sign Senate Bill 2972, which would impose strict limits on student protests at public universities. The bill restricts protests to certain hours and forbids camping and disguises. While supporters argue it enhances campus safety, critics warn it undermines free speech, reflecting a larger trend of regulating academic freedom in Texas.

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Abbott Enacts New Laws

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has enacted around 600 new laws, including vital protections for doctors providing emergency abortions and a requirement for schools to display the Ten Commandments. However, a proposed ban on intoxicating hemp products was notably overlooked. Abbott claims these laws will bolster safety and freedoms, while hemp advocates persist in their fight for legality.

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Abbott Limits Protests

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is poised to sign Senate Bill 2972, which would impose strict limits on student protests at public universities. The bill restricts protests to certain hours and forbids camping and disguises. While supporters argue it enhances campus safety, critics warn it undermines free speech, reflecting a larger trend of regulating academic freedom in Texas.

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